Events

Registration required (adults)
Health products made from natural materials have evolved alongside humans throughout history. But in this generation, we have all but forgotten this useful skill. Join us to learn how to make your medicinals, salves and soaps from the greens in your own backyard.

Walk-in (ages 3-8: all welcome) Join volunteer naturalists for a fantastic journey through forests, streams and other magical places as they read select books. Children will participate in a hands-on nature activity.

Walk-in (ages 3-8: all welcome) Join volunteer naturalists for a fantastic journey through forests, streams and other magical places as they read select books. Children will participate in a hands-on nature activity.

No registration required (all ages)
We will participate in the Butterflies and Moths of North America project. Citizen scientists of all ages and experience levels can participate by taking photographs of butterflies and moths and then submitting their observations. Data collected helps scientists understand more about these beautiful pollinators.

A $20.00 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS AND REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNLESS WE RECEIVE THE DEPOSIT WITHIN ONE WEEK OF REGISTRATION.
Registration required online starting July 23 (adults) Let's sink a fork into flathead catfish, channel catfish, blue catfish, gar, carp, buffalo and drum. These fish may not be beautiful to some eyes, but they can definitely be delicious! We'll start our 2018 Field to Fork Series by learning the special ways to clean these very unique fish. Then we'll have Chefs Sean Kirby and Chad Tillman of Local Seasons Catering and Events and Chef JC Gregg of Covet Bakery teach us how to turn these denizens of the deep into tasty dishes. Registration for this class is online with a minimum of twenty participants for the program to take place. Registration is not complete until we receive your $20.00 refundable deposit.
Deposits should be made out to MISSOURI CONSERVATION HERITAGE FOUNDATION. Please deliver them to the Discovery Center at 4750 Troost, Kansas City, MO 64110. You will receive an e-mail from the instructor confirming your reservation within two working days of receiving your deposit.

Walk-in (ages 2+)
Join us for story hour as we lead you on fantastic nature adventures! We will meet birds, mammals and all sorts of magnificent creatures! We will cross rivers, discover mysteries within the forest and fly across the prairies. Our imaginations are the only limits.

Participants should bring their own 20ga or 12ga Shotgun. Ammunition provided. Information about youth Dove fields and Hunt provided at Clinic. Register at 660-885-6981

This class spans three evenings and covers dove biology, behavior and habitat. How to hunt doves as well as wing shooting practice. If you have your own shotgun bring it with you. If you do not have your own, we have shotguns available. We have ammunition for most of the popular gauges.

Walk-in (ages 3-8; all welcome) Join volunteer naturalists for a fantastic journey through forests, streams and other magical places as they read select books. Children will participate in a hands-on nature activity.